Bare root plants are available to buy in autumn and winter and are more economical than planting pot-grown roses - you'll find more varieties available this way, too. Read on to find out how to plant a bare-root rose.

Set the bare-root rose in position and use a bamboo cane placed across the top of the hole to judge the final soil level around the plant. Aim to set the base of the stems just slightly below this level.

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